To shave or not to shave, that is the question.

[belledechocolatefluffybunny]

Shaving: itchy armpits, spot, sweaty pits
Wax: itchy armpits, spots, sweaty pits, sooo much pain.

Why not just let it grow? What do you think? Why put ourselves through this?

I have very pale skin and thick, dark body hair. A lot of it.

I wouldn't just let it grow because I find it uncomfortable, hot, smelly (if I sweat at all) and you can't see me for all that hair.

So I wax, wax, wax.

Nearly everything.

i find i am far less sweaty if clean shaven.
i don't get spotty pits either, nor are they itchy.

maybe you're just doing it wrong.

I shave armpits personally.

I wax legs generally (occasionally shave though)

I wax at home and don't think I am coordinated enough to do own armpits.

Re armpits, I find it best to shave them last thing at night. Then leave them to "rest" overnight for about 12 hours. i.e. no applying deodorant until they have settled down.

As a teenager, I used to pluck my underarm hair with tweezers!

I buy reasonable quality razors (double or better still triple blade) Change razors frequently. Use a shaving gel/foam for sensitive skin. I used to use soap/shower gel or whatever was to hand and that made them sore sometimes.

I use a mirror to see what I am doing, reduces the risk of scraping at skin that is already shaved. Also years ago I used to apply roll on straight away and it was very stingy and sore. Now I use a solid product, and wait til the next day before applying.

conditioner on first before shaving gel/foam can also work

shaving much less irritable since i started using olive oil on damp skin instead of soap/foam etc

hey have you tried nair hair removal cream or cheaper but the same stuff that works a treat put cream on and wipe of cream with hairs

If you are sensitive to shaving then definitely do a patch test before using hair removal cream (bitter experience )

I tried an epilady. It was sooo painful amd I had a rash afterwards. I now just shave until I find something better but my son kindly tells me I have underarm stubble. I give up. If it's going to grow then I should do as the french do and grow it so I can tie it up

lol cut them really short with nail scissors

I used to shave my pits every single day. Because the stubble was itchy and uncomfortable.

Now I don't bother unless going sleeveless, probably once a week/fortnightly. Get a much closer shave when I do it less often, oddly enough.

Down with the tyranny of naked pits I say!!

And while I'm in the region, what's all the coyness in adverts? 'under-arms'? They're ARMPITS.

I leave my underarm hair. There isn't much of it - doesn't seem too unsightly.

Do french ladies remove? Julia Roberts doesn't.

Laser hair removal? If you can afford it, DO IT! Ive had it done on ....er, several areas, its absolutely awesome! Just shower and go

Hmm. Tempting. It's expensive though. Your pit hair is there to protect your bits, underarm hair must be ther for some reason.

I agree Belle. Works wonders for your sex life though

And Belle!!! Its not THAT expensive! You can get packages that work out quite reasonable....Laser! Laser! Laser!

I tend to shave if I am going sleeveless, but if I forget or somehow have to get changed halfway through the day, I don't panic.

Same with legs really.

If I am getting all glammed up for some reason I shave and moisturise and straighten and pluck and tint and curl and whatever everywhere, but that is vanishingly rare...

Tbh, if someone sees me faffing about in my own garden/drive/street with a bit of hairy ankle showing, well it's their problem if they are offended.

And as for shaving pubes...I used to have a boyfriend who insisted on it and it was the biggest pita IN THE WORLD. I was constantly stubbly or itchy or sore. Never again. If a bloke ever tries to suggest I remove any hair from anywhere (and I am marrying DP who prefers the hairer lady, so unlikely) they will get such a mouthful of abuse they won't dare do it again :D

I do sometimes get my eyebrows waxed, just because I do think my face looks a bit more in control like that, but it is in no way vital.

I had to shave pubes when I had my appendix taken out. Never again! I had one boyfriend who kept asking, NEVER! Ohh, the itching. I told him to shave his bits first, he never did

'Do french ladies remove? '

Yes, yes they do.

haha, my DH has to be clean down there and I also hate underarm hair, so thats always clean too, on him I mean. He's a clean freak anyway, so hardly needs my encouragement!

Damn. Shall I just side with Julia Roberts then?

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

My life's just to short to deal with underarm hair. It's too hot to wear clothes with sleves now.